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Asthma

The Christmas Tree Syndrome

During the Christmas season, most people would be fine compromising a lot of things. They can do away with less house decor, not buy new clothes, limit their Christmas dinner menu, etc. – but never their Christmas trees. Christmas is not Christmas without a tree filled with lights, ornaments, and presents underneath it. But sometimes, [...]

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Air fresheners may cause allergies, asthma, says recent study

Whether it’s at home, in the office or inside the car, many of us use air fresheners, deodorizers, diffusers, and scented candles to make our surroundings smell cleaner and more pleasant. But the question is: are the chemicals in these products safe? According to a recent study conducted by scientists from Emory University together with [...]

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Allergies On The Rise Worldwide

Hard to believe that almost 60% of the people in the US suffer from some sort allergy to airborne allergens. As a kid in the 60′s I did not know anyone with allergies or if they we sick they did not know they had allergies. There were a couple of kids in my class that [...]

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Allergy Meds Series: Bronchodilators

Bronchodilators (e.g. Ventolin, Proventil, Maxair, and Xopenex) are generally classified as asthma drugs, but they are often used to treat allergic reaction especially when respiratory symptoms become severe. The type of bronchodilators used for allergic reactions are short-acting. Meaning, they are used for quick relief or as a rescue medication before the patient is taken [...]

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Asthma and Inhaled Corticosteroids

Inhaled corticosteroids are one of the most, if not the most, potent asthma medication available today. In most asthma cases, inhaled corticosteroids are a mainstay in the patient’s treatment plan. There are three main reasons why inhaled corticosteroids are very ideal medications for asthma: They act immediately. Improvement is already noted with a single dose. [...]

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